What is Ibandronate?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: IbandronateBrand:
Ibandronate sodium is a potent bisphosphonate drug used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. It may also be used to treat hypercalcemia (elevated blood calcium levels).
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How do members experience Ibandronate?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteoporosis | 46 | 11 | |
| Osteopenia | 14 | 8 | |
| General health | 2 | 0 | |
| Treat side effects of another treatment | 2 | 2 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Acid reflux | 3 | |
| Heartburn | 2 | |
| Achiness | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Indigestion | 1 | |
| Joint stiffness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 13 |
Member evaluations
egbokmom
evaluated on Feb 02, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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